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Join Rachel Wall, RDH and founder of Inspired Hygiene, as she shares insights gained from over 20 years of experience observing thousands of dental hygiene operations. With a keen eye for what creates transformational change, Rachel delivers practical strategies that positively impact patients, practice owners, and dental teams alike. Each season focuses on a single powerful topic, breaking it down into actionable advice, authentic stories from the field, and tools you can implement immediately. Whether you’re a dental practice owner, dentist, dental hygienist or practice manager, The Inspired Hygiene Podcast offers thought provoking insight designed to impact both your clinical and business results.
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- Yesterday45 min
Chaos to Intentional Leadership: A Real World Story
What does it really take to lead a successful dental practice without feeling overwhelmed or burned out? In this episode of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Lindsay Langston of Perio Atlanta along with Geri Gottlieb and Kim Bates from GG Practice Coaching and Development. Together, we unpack the real challenges of dental leadership—and how to move from chaos to clarity through vision, systems, and team empowerment. Dr. Langston shares her powerful journey from stepping into unexpected ownership to building a thriving, aligned team. We dive into the importance of core values, leadership mindset, and why having the right support system can completely transform your practice. If you're a dentist, practice owner, or team leader looking to improve culture, reduce stress, and grow your practice the right way—this conversation is for you. What You’ll Learn in This Video: How to define and lead with core values in your practice Why most dentists struggle with leadership (and how to fix it) The role of systems vs. culture in team success How to handle difficult team conversations with confidence Why coaching and leadership development are game-changers Resources & Links: Perio Atlanta GG Practice Coaching and Development 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who could benefit from stronger leadership in their practice.
- 2 weeks ago34 min
S5 E1: Leadership in Dentistry: How to Build a High-Performing Team (Without Burnout)
What’s really holding your dental team back—systems, or leadership? In this episode of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast, I sit down with lead coach Emme Sanders to unpack the real reason many dental practices struggle to create lasting change. We’re kicking off Season 5 by diving into leadership—the foundation of every successful, aligned, and thriving team. We talk about what happens when positive leadership is missing, why teams drift from expectations, and how to lead in a way that actually sticks (without frustration or burnout). Emme shares practical strategies you can start using immediately, including her powerful “Agree Shift, Agree Pact, Agree Drift” framework to help you create clarity, accountability, and momentum in your practice. If you’re a dentist, practice owner, office manager, or hygienist ready to elevate your leadership and get your team aligned—this episode is for you. 🔑 What You’ll Learn: Why leadership—not just systems—drives real results How to stop “team drift” and maintain consistency Simple ways to lead effectively in everyday moments How to address accountability without creating tension A step-by-step approach to implementing lasting change 🔗 Resources Mentioned: Emme’s book: Welcome to Work CollabriCon (Team Training Experience) Free Assessment: 17 Mistakes That Destroy Collaboration (Links in description) If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to 👍 like, 💬 comment, and 🔔 subscribe for more insights on building a thriving, high-performing dental practice. And if this resonated with you—share it with a colleague who needs to hear it.
- 4 weeks ago28 min
S4 E10: Invest Now in the Future of Dental Hygiene in Your Community
Invest Now in the Future of Dental Hygiene in Your Community | Season 4 Episode 10 Finale Access the resources mentioned in this episode here! In this Season 4 finale of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast, Rachel wraps up the conversation on rebuilding the dentist-hygienist relationship with a hopeful and practical look at how dental practices can invest in the future of the hygiene profession. After a season filled with powerful conversations about leadership, legislation, culture, expanded duties, and collaboration, this episode shifts the focus toward solutions. Rachel shares what she recently learned from visiting her own alma mater, Guilford Technical Community College, and explains why dental teams have more influence than they may realize in shaping the future of dental hygiene in their communities. From supporting local hygiene programs to mentoring students and creating better pathways into practice, this episode is packed with actionable ideas for dentists and dental teams who want to make a real impact. In this episode, you’ll hear: Rachel’s personal story of how she “accidentally” found dental hygiene What it was like returning to the hygiene school where her career began Encouraging news about new and expanding dental hygiene programs The difference between a “shortage” and reduced hygiene capacity in private practice Practical ways dental teams can support local hygiene schools and students Why scholarships, lunch-and-learns, shadowing, equipment donations, and advisory roles matter Why practices should stop waiting for hygienists to “find them” and start building those relationships now Practical ways your practice can help grow the profession: Sponsor a dental hygiene scholarship Offer lunch-and-learn sessions for local hygiene students Donate usable equipment that could support training Join a school’s advisory board Invite students to shadow in your practice Include students and faculty in local CE events Create a practice culture that makes new grads feel supported and confident Rachel also shares insights from her research into new and expanding hygiene programs across the U.S., and explains why this is good news for the future of dentistry. This episode is a reminder that every dental professional has the power to influence the profession in a positive way, whether through leadership, mentoring, education, or simply one meaningful conversation. If you care about the future of dental hygiene, team dentistry, and access to high-quality patient care, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! #InspiredHygienePodcast #DentalHygiene #Dentistry #DentalLeadership #TeamDentistry #DentalEducation #DentalHygienist #PracticeCulture #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfDentistry
- May 4, 202628 min
S4 E9: Solving Dental Workforce Challenges Without Lowering Standards Dr. Kyle Bogan
Solving Dental Workforce Challenges Without Lowering Standards Dr. Kyle Bogan In this episode of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast, Rachel sits down with Dr. Kyle Bogan to talk about leadership, solving workforce challenges, elevated patient care, and what it means to create a practice culture where hygienists are empowered to think critically, practice fully, and feel valued. Dr. Bogan shares his journey from associate dentist to startup owner, the principles that shaped his practice, and how stepping into the role of President of the Ohio Dental Association has given him a broader perspective on dentistry, workforce development, and access to care. This is an important conversation for dentists, hygienists, and dental leaders who want to move beyond tension and build a healthier, more collaborative future for the profession. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why Dr. Bogan built his practice around patient experience and whole-person care How leadership at the state level has expanded his perspective on dentistry His take on the dental hygiene workforce shortage What Ohio is doing to support workforce development and access to care Why he believes in protecting the integrity of CODA-accredited dental hygiene education How his team empowers hygienists as diagnostic partners The role of salivary diagnostics in leveling up patient care What dentists and hygienists can do to rebuild trust and collaboration Why clarity, courageous conversations, recognition, and shared learning matter so much A few standout themes from this conversation: Better dentistry starts with clear communication Great teams need mutual respect and shared purpose Hygienists thrive when they are trusted as healthcare professionals, not just task-doers Workforce challenges are real, and lowering standards is not the only answer Strong culture is built through recognition, training, and leadership that stands side by side with the team Dr. Bogan also shares insight from his book, Lead from the Bottom, and explains why he believes the best leadership model in dentistry is not top-down, but built on support, alignment, and collaboration. If you care about the future of dentistry, the hygiene workforce, and creating a practice where patients and teams both thrive, this episode is for you. #InspiredHygienePodcast #DentalLeadership #DentalHygiene #DentistHygienistRelationship #PracticeCulture #PatientCare #DentalWorkforce #LeadershipInDentistry #DentalPracticeGrowth #DrKyleBogan
- Apr 20, 202638 min
S4 E8: Healthy Culture and Practice Profitability Aren’t Mutually Exclusive | Dr. Bill Keith | Inspired Hygiene Podcast
Welcome back to the Inspired Hygiene Podcast! In this episode, Rachel is joined by Dr. Bill Keith—Kansas City dentist, longtime Dental Success Network / Dental Success Institute contributor, and a leader who’s built a high-performing, multi-doctor, multi-op practice with a strong focus on culture, systems, and sustainable growth. Rachel and Dr. Keith first connected through DSN, then Dr. Keith hired Inspired Hygiene to help calibrate his large hygiene team around shared standards, aligned protocols, and consistent patient care—and the results were real. What you’ll hear in this conversation: Dr. Keith’s unconventional path: engineering → finance/accounting → entrepreneur → dental school Why culture + profitability are not mutually exclusive (and what “too profitable” can signal) The metrics that actually matter to teams—and how to talk about numbers without killing morale A practical model for assisted hygiene that protects quality while improving flow What it takes to rebuild the dentist–hygienist relationship at the grassroots level AI spotlight: PowerVox (AI Receptionist) Dr. Keith also shares what he’s learned building PowerVox, an AI receptionist designed for after-hours + overflow phone calls—helping practices improve answer rates, reduce friction for patients, and capture opportunities that would otherwise be missed. “We’re not replacing the front desk—we’re catching the calls that would go unanswered.” A message for the industry This episode ends with a direct challenge: reduce the social media noise, increase the collaboration, and get back to what matters—patient care, aligned teams, and sustainable dentistry. ✅ Subscribe for more episodes on practice systems, leadership, hygiene growth, and the dentist–hygienist partnership 👍 If this helped you, hit Like and share it with your team 💬 Comment below: What’s one change you could make this month to improve alignment between doctors and hygiene? #InspiredHygiene #DentalHygiene #Dentistry #DentalSuccessNetwork #DSN #DentalHygiene #ProfitableDentalHygiene #DentalLeadership #PracticeManagement #AssistedHygiene #DentalDSO #AIinDentistry #PowerVox #DentalPodcast #HygieneTeam #PracticeCulture #PatientExperience
- Apr 6, 202638 min
S4 E7: From Chairside to C-Suite: Leading 260+ Hygienists + Building a Culture of Support w/ Misty Mattingly, RDH | Inspired Hygiene Podcast
From Chairside to C-Suite: Leading 260+ Hygienists + Building a Culture of Support w/ Misty Mattingly, RDH | Inspired Hygiene Podcast Welcome back to the Inspired Hygiene Podcast! This season is focused on rebuilding the dentist–hygienist relationship—because when providers collaborate with trust and respect, it creates a win for patients, the team, and the practice. In today’s episode, Rachel is joined by Misty Mattingly, RDH—Chief Dental Hygiene Officer at Sage Dental, where she supports and leads 260+ full-time hygienists. Misty shares her remarkable journey—from entering dentistry at 14, putting herself through hygiene school, and working across nearly every role in a dental practice… to stepping into executive leadership inside a growing DSO. This is a candid, practical conversation about what it really takes to retain hygienists, build alignment between providers, and lead change with clarity—without losing the human side of dentistry. In this episode, you’ll learn: Misty’s path from clinical hygienist to Chief Dental Hygiene Officer What respect and support looks like in real-life leadership How Sage drives strong retention and builds hygienist engagement at scale Why doctor–hygiene case review meetings matter (calibration, alignment, confidence) How DSOs can create a “peer-to-peer” dynamic between doctors and hygienists The role of communication + change management (and why it starts months early) What’s happening with hygiene staffing, compensation pressure, and access to care Practical ways hygienists and dentists can support each other today Check out Misty’s podcast: 🎧 Hygiene Happy Hour — real conversations (with cocktails or mocktails) about dentistry and life outside the op. If you’re a hygienist, dentist, practice owner, or DSO leader trying to build a culture where people feel valued, heard, and aligned—this episode is for you. ✅ Subscribe for more episodes on rebuilding the hygiene–dentist partnership 👍 Like, comment, and share with your team—especially if this sparked an idea you want to implement. #InspiredHygiene #DentalHygiene #Dentistry #DSO #DentalLeadership #Hygienist #PracticeCulture #DentalTeam #Retention #LeadershipDevelopment #DentalPodcast #SageDental #HygieneHappyHour #PatientCare #Communication #ChangeManagement 🎧 Hygiene Happy Hour Podcast Listen on Apple Listen on Spotify Flow on Instagram
- Mar 23, 202636 min
S4 E6: Accountability = Love | Building a Culture of Caring Accountability w/ Dr. Brad Hughes | Inspired Hygiene Podcast
Welcome back to the Inspired Hygiene Podcast! This season is all about rebuilding the hygienist–dentist relationship—because when the clinical team is aligned, everyone wins: patients, providers, the team, and the practice. In this episode, Rachel is joined by Dr. Brad Hughes, dentist, speaker, and CEO/Founder of Vision Dental Partners (10+ practices across Indiana, South Carolina, and Florida). Rachel discovered Dr. Hughes on social media and one message stopped her in her tracks: “Accountability equals love.” So what does healthy accountability look like inside a dental practice—and how does it strengthen trust, improve case acceptance, elevate clinical standards, and create a culture people actually want to be part of? You’ll hear real-world examples from the operatory (handoffs, co-diagnosis, intraoral photos, clinical standards), plus Dr. Hughes’ candid perspective on staffing, retention, culture, and the growing commoditization of dentistry. In this episode, we cover: Why accountability is care (and why it must be bi-directional) How to address missed standards without passive-aggressive tension A practical operatory example: photo-ready co-diagnosis & smooth handoffs How trust + banter (done right) can increase confidence and team cohesion What to do when a team member won’t follow agreed-upon standards of care Why the “why” matters: beliefs, confidence, and patient communication How Vision Dental Partners builds culture across multiple states Hiring & retention realities (even with a strong culture) Dr. Hughes’ mission: pushing back on the commoditization of dentistry Why brand + patient experience are the long-term differentiators Free resource mentioned: Books Mentioned: 📘 Beat the Heart Attack Gene 📘 Healthy Heart, Healthy Brain 📌 Oral Cancer Screening Guide (FREE) – visit Inspired Hygiene’s website and look for the Free Resources / Resource Guides section. It includes a head/neck screening walkthrough + a clear follow-up protocol to keep your team aligned. Follow Dr. Brad Hughes: ➡️ Find him on LinkedIn and Instagram (search: Dr. Brad Hughes / Vision Dental Partners) https://www.linkedin.com/in/bdhughesdds/ https://www.instagram.com/drbradhughes/ If you’re a dentist, hygienist, or leader trying to build a practice culture where standards are clear, communication is direct, and trust is protected—this episode will give you a blueprint. ✅ Subscribe for more conversations on rebuilding the hygiene–dentist partnership 👍 If this episode helps you, like and share it with your team #InspiredHygiene #DentalPodcast #DentalHygiene #Dentistry #PracticeCulture #Leadership #Accountability #CaseAcceptance #PatientExperience #HygieneDepartment #DentalTeam #DSO #DentalPracticeManagement #OralCancerScreening #DentalLeadership
- Mar 9, 202645 min
S4 E5: Healing the Dentist–Hygienist Relationship: Compensation, Mindset, and Sustainable Partnership | w/ Trish Mooradian (RDH Trish)
Healing the Dentist–Hygienist Relationship: Compensation, Mindset, and Sustainable Partnership | w/ Trish Mooradian (RDH Trish) | Inspired Hygiene Podcast Welcome back to the Inspired Hygiene Podcast. This season is dedicated to the Powerful Partnership—how dentists and hygienists can mend, heal, and strengthen their working relationship in a way that’s sustainable for the patient, the provider, and the practice. In this episode, Rachel Wall is joined by Trish Mooradian (aka RDH Trish), a practicing dental hygienist with a candid, real-world perspective on one of the most tension-filled topics in dentistry today: hygiene compensation—and the mindset shifts that can transform burnout into fulfillment. Trish shares her full career story: starting out in difficult environments, experiencing emotional and mental burnout, and ultimately finding a new path forward through education, business awareness, and clinical confidence. Her journey is a reminder that what many hygienists interpret as “selling dentistry” can become something entirely different when paired with patient-centered communication, clear diagnosis, and a true understanding of the business side of care. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why the dentist–hygienist relationship has felt strained industry-wide (capacity + compensation + flexibility shifts) Trish’s honest experience with burnout—and how her career started to change when she changed her mindset The turning point that sparked a new approach to hygiene: production-based pay and intentional clinical care Why data matters: production reports, perio percentage, open time, and how to evaluate profitability responsibly How improved perio diagnosis and documentation can drive better outcomes—and fewer insurance denials The difference between “cutting appointment time to produce more” vs. building a smarter service mix Why learning and professional growth reignite engagement (and improve patient health in the process) How dentists can approach compensation changes with clarity, transparency, and support How hygienists can step into their role as healthcare providers by asking better questions and owning their impact Trish also shares how expanding her skills—through oral-systemic education and myofunctional therapy—opened up new opportunities beyond traditional clinical hygiene while keeping her connected to the mission of prevention and patient health. Follow Trish Find her on Instagram: @rdh.trish If you’ve ever struggled with the compensation conversation—or felt stuck between burnout and wanting more from your career—this episode will give you both practical direction and a fresh perspective on what’s possible. Subscribe for more episodes in this season of the Inspired Hygiene Podcast where we focus on Powerful Partnerships, rebuilding trust, strengthening team culture, and creating sustainable partnership in modern dentistry. #InspiredHygiene #DentalHygiene #Dentistry #HygieneCompensation #DentalLeadership #PracticeManagement #Perio #PeriodontalTherapy #OralSystemicHealth #DentalTeams #DentalPodcast #RDH #MyofunctionalTherapy #GuidedGrowth #TeamCulture
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Join Rachel Wall, RDH and founder of Inspired Hygiene, as she shares insights gained from over 20 years of experience observing thousands of dental hygiene operations. With a keen eye for what creates transformational change, Rachel delivers practical strategies that positively impact patients, practice owners, and dental teams alike. Each season focuses on a single powerful topic, breaking it down into actionable advice, authentic stories from the field, and tools you can implement immediately. Whether you’re a dental practice owner, dentist, dental hygienist or practice manager, The Inspired Hygiene Podcast offers thought provoking insight designed to impact both your clinical and business results.
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